US Bridges

Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - SW Section · Structure no. 000000009500430

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,245 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGordon Ave.
CrossesPercosia Creek
LocationAlbany - SW Section
RouteCity Street 103
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56342, -84.21513
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic7,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gordon Ave. over Percosia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.